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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1909
Page
2
An anonymous offer promises a free copy of a doctor drafted prescription said to restore manly power and vigor. Send a letter to Dr. A. E. Robinson at 4744 Tuck Bldg., Detroit, Michigan, to receive the plain sealed envelope containing the claim.
The article recounts a woman who made a regular business of ridding capitious wives of their husbands charging a small fee for her services. She did the work well and likely would have escaped detection were it not for the remorse of a female client who exposed her.
The article notes Bishop Wilson as shepherd with the finest whiskers and longest facial hair in the group. Rev. Dr. A. M. Cackley of West Virginia is praised for Beau Brummell style whiskers. The piece humorously reframes whiskers as a social status among presiding elders.
In Carpers Valley on March 27 residents share visits and social calls. Mrs George Kelican calls on Mrs Edgar W Carper. Lucy Carper visits Pauline and Gertrude Carper. Miss Kate Carper stays with Mrs Ella Carper. Leé Carper conducts town business. Edgar W Carper visits son Isaac Carper Jr. last Sunday. Clinton Grim from near Boyce visits relatives. Maggie Carper spends Sunday evening at Mr Hook's. Earl Renner visits his parents. Mrs B W Russell visits relatives in Shenandoah.
One of Pennsylvania’s oldest piano firms, Troup Bros, opens a new store at 109 West Water Street Winchester. Displayed are high grade pianos from well known makes including their own manufacture. they plan to stay permanently if they recruit competent staff and attract local patronage.
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